SeaDeck Questions

rh320

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I am considering having SeaDeck installed on my 320DA. I have a few questions; how much does that typically cost for a boat around a 320's size? How durable is it? Life expectancy? Does it get really hot? Also, does anyone on the Upper Chesapeake know a reputable installer?
 
There are different colors, Some are advertised as a cooler color, but still gets warmer than white non-skid deck. 5-7 years is what I have heard, but I am in Florida, where we boat year round, so might be much longer in the north. Also would depend if the boat is in the sun all day, or covered when not in use.
 
http://www.seadek.com/default.aspx

Give them a call. I bet they have your boat in their system and can give you a material cost and probably recommend a local installer.

For the love of every thing boating please get it professionally cut to your boats size. I've seen some DIY jobs and they look horrible.
 
http://www.seadek.com/default.aspx

Give them a call. I bet they have your boat in their system and can give you a material cost and probably recommend a local installer.

For the love of every thing boating please get it professionally cut to your boats size. I've seen some DIY jobs and they look horrible.

They most likely will have your template on file. If so, ordering it and then doing a self install is very simple. Wipe down with acetone, then windex. Then peel the back and stick it down. As referenced above, darker colors are hotter and all colors are warmer than the white non-skid. In the south, the edges start to shrink about year 3. I would suggest if it lasts 5 years in the south, you might get 7 at most up north.

Bennett
 
I had a local dealer scan the cockpit and laser cut the material then install it. We love it. It isn't mentioned much but if you are on a day long trip, the difference in cushioning over bare fiberglass oe even high grade snap in carpeting, under your feet is noticable after about 12 hours. I'm on year 3 and we have no curling on the corners and it looks like the day it was installed. SeaDek does have repair kits for the PSA backing in case someone has a corner that has come loose.

If you need cost justification, you will get 2-3 times the life out of SeaDek that you will out of cocpit carpeting.

If you have a local fabricator, it is worth the little added cost. Placing large pieces of SeaDek material with the 3M PSA on the back is a lot more difficule than it sounds.

Cost is difficult to arrive at without getting a quote from an installern because the material comes in defined sizes. The pieces you need may layout economically, but they may not. On my 450DA, the layout generated very little waste that couldn't be used elsewhere, but your layout may or may not be efficient from a material utilization standpoint.
 
http://www.seadek.com/default.aspx

Give them a call. I bet they have your boat in their system and can give you a material cost and probably recommend a local installer.

For the love of every thing boating please get it professionally cut to your boats size. I've seen some DIY jobs and they look horrible.

haha yeah I absolutely want it to look perfect! I am a perfectionist so I've never had a problem paying true professionals to do a truly professional job!
 
I had a local dealer scan the cockpit and laser cut the material then install it. We love it. It isn't mentioned much but if you are on a day long trip, the difference in cushioning over bare fiberglass oe even high grade snap in carpeting, under your feet is noticable after about 12 hours. I'm on year 3 and we have no curling on the corners and it looks like the day it was installed. SeaDek does have repair kits for the PSA backing in case someone has a corner that has come loose.

If you need cost justification, you will get 2-3 times the life out of SeaDek that you will out of cocpit carpeting.

If you have a local fabricator, it is worth the little added cost. Placing large pieces of SeaDek material with the 3M PSA on the back is a lot more difficule than it sounds.

Cost is difficult to arrive at without getting a quote from an installern because the material comes in defined sizes. The pieces you need may layout economically, but they may not. On my 450DA, the layout generated very little waste that couldn't be used elsewhere, but your layout may or may not be efficient from a material utilization standpoint.

I love the look but I think the cushioning aspect of it might excite me the most considering my knees and feet are pretty shot and are also pretty sore from working in construction all week.

I dont need much of a cost justification because I have absolutely hated my snap in carpets from previous boats!

I will definitely have a professional do the job. I am handy and can do a lot of things but for some reason I am terrible at applying screen protectors on my iPhone and iPads and also dont do a good job with vinyl stickers on the rear windows of my trucks so I have no problem paying a professional to do a professional job.
 
Let me ask a question. I posted earlier on a different thread but did not get a clear answer. I was wondering if anyone used, tried or had input about installing it in the head/shower? Your thoughts would be appreciated.

I seem to have been steered towards a teak grate.

-Kevin
 
Let me ask a question. I posted earlier on a different thread but did not get a clear answer. I was wondering if anyone used, tried or had input about installing it in the head/shower? Your thoughts would be appreciated.

I seem to have been steered towards a teak grate.

-Kevin
I can't think of why it wouldn't be perfect for that. I used Flexiteak in my 300 but after using this on my bowrider I think it would work great. Less work and less expensive.
 
Let me ask a question. I posted earlier on a different thread but did not get a clear answer. I was wondering if anyone used, tried or had input about installing it in the head/shower? Your thoughts would be appreciated.

I seem to have been steered towards a teak grate.

-Kevin

I dont have any experience with the product whatsoever but I imagine it might want to peel from its life stuck in a small closed space where it is exposed to warmer water and soap/shampoo. I also imagine it might trap that same warmer water/soap/shampoo mixture around the edges which isn't desirable for several reasons. Thats just my worthless thoughts on the subject!
 
I can't think of why it wouldn't be perfect for that. I used Flexiteak in my 300 but after using this on my bowrider I think it would work great. Less work and less expensive.

Does it get slippery when wet? How do you think it would act with soap and shampoo when showering maybe more slippery. Too much?

-Kevin
 
I dont have any experience with the product whatsoever but I imagine it might want to peel from its life stuck in a small closed space where it is exposed to warmer water and soap/shampoo. I also imagine it might trap that same warmer water/soap/shampoo mixture around the edges which isn't desirable for several reasons. Thats just my worthless thoughts on the subject!
Hmmm, some good thoughts so maybe it's good to step out of a subject that I don't have experience with. (we seldom showered on our 300DA but used Marina facilities) That said we haven't had any issues with peeling on our swim step which is constantly wet and it's very slip resistant. Good luck KevinC.
 

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